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Are You Smarter than a Scammer?
Spotting and Avoiding Online Scams
Monday, March 16
10:30am - 12:30pm
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2026-03-16 10:30:00
2026-03-16 12:30:00
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Are You Smarter than a Scammer?
Can you spot a scam? Learn about common scam methods, what you should do if you receive a scam message, and practice spotting scams in your email, text, or when browsing online.
Fort Ben Branch -
Can you spot a scam? Learn about common scam methods, what you should do if you receive a scam message, and practice spotting scams in your email, text, or when browsing online.
Scammers keep evolving, but the backbone of their tactics remain the same. We will learn about the most common scam types and some terminology to help you develop a greater understanding of how to avoid falling prey to an online scam. We will discuss several example texts and emails, as well as talk through some scam scenarios to help you develop a plan before you need it.
Join the Tech Learning Team, for this enrichment course to answer the question, Are you smarter than a scammer?
This program is made possible by The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Computer/Technology | Class/Workshop |
TAGS: | Tech Skills | Tech Learning Team | Senior Citizens | Senior | Scam | online programs | online program | online lecture | Online | Digital Literacy | Computer/Technology | Computer classes | Computer Basics | Computer / Technology | Adults | Adult | #tech | #Online | #computer skills | #Adult |
Fort Ben Branch
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About the branch
The 22,000 square foot Fort Ben Branch provides easy access to Library services and collections due to its location in a high-traffic community with access to public transportation. It includes community meeting spaces and study rooms, beautiful landscaping components, and walk-up, bike-up, and drive-up material return locations. Its roof-top solar photovoltaic system will provides 80% of the building's electricity needs. The Library was envisioned as part of a redevelopment plan since the land was decommissioned and transitioned from the U.S. military to the City of Indianapolis in the 1990s.
The Branch is the first library branch in the state of Indiana to become a Certified Autism Center™ by receiving an international autism accreditation through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).